Vice versa

Vice Versa is a Latin phrase that means "the other way around." It is used to say that the reverse of what you have just said is also true. For example, "I respect you and vice versa" means "I respect you and you respect me."

Etymology

The term "vice versa" is derived from the Latin phrase vice versa, which literally means "with position turned." It has been used in English since the second half of the 16th century.

Usage

In English, "vice versa" is used as an adverb, an adjective, and a noun. As an adverb, it is used to indicate that the reverse of what you have just said is also true. As an adjective, it describes a situation where two things are reversed. As a noun, it refers to a situation in which the opposite of what has been said is the case.

Examples

Here are some examples of how "vice versa" can be used in sentences:

• "She loves him and vice versa." This means that she loves him and he loves her.
• "You can add the sauce to the pasta, or vice versa." This means that you can either add the sauce to the pasta or add the pasta to the sauce.
• "The vice versa of 'all squares are rectangles' is 'all rectangles are squares'." This means that the opposite of the statement 'all squares are rectangles' is 'all rectangles are squares'.

See also

• List of Latin phrases
• English words of Latin origin

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